What are the symptoms of Ketosis?

[FatNewMomma]

I understand your urine and/or breath may smell differently, but what are other symptoms people experience?

I'm on day 3 today and sort of feel a bit like I'm on some sort of speed, but super fuzzy and not able to focus well? I am also having hot flashes which is not normal for me, and a pretty intense headache.

And I had 8 glasses of water before noon and I'm still thirsty!

[not2late]

Re: What are the symptoms of Ketosis?

I understand your urine and/or breath may smell differently, but what are other symptoms people experience?

I'm on day 3 today and sort of feel a bit like I'm on some sort of speed, but super fuzzy and not able to focus well? I am also having hot flashes which is not normal for me, and a pretty intense headache.

And I had 8 glasses of water before noon and I'm still thirsty!

Here's a link to the FAQ about the physical signs of ketosis.

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6762-what-physical-signs-being-ketosis.html

[NinaMarie]

Re: What are the symptoms of Ketosis?

Ugh I don't know but I'm on day three and I have a raging headache too.....

[sporty]

Re: What are the symptoms of Ketosis?

They do make these ketosticks you can b uy at your pharmacy and test your urine. That is what I did. On day 2 I was in moderate range and now I am in ketosis.

I hope you both feel better. I just got over the induction flu and it was rough.

[stacy3477]

Re: What are the symptoms of Ketosis?

New Momma, it definitely sounds like you're in ketosis! Congrats! It all gets better from here!

I had headaches for the first 10 days or so, but I also gave up caffeine. Now I can't remember the last time I had a headache...pre-atkins I was taking motrin 5-6 days a week!

Good luck

[IrishIrish]

Re: What are the symptoms of Ketosis?

Probably in ketosis and you may have the "induction flu". Stay hydrated and this too shall pass.

[Juniper]

Re: What are the symptoms of Ketosis?

If you read the book, you'll see headaches are common. You are coming off the sugar and your body will react to that.

As far as feeling speedy and fuzzy, you will also find in the book that many people experience having a lot of energy when ketosis kicks in.

My personal, more spiritual explanation for what you are feeling comes from the fact that this high burning diet taps into energy and fat stores that have been lying dormant for a long time. I think its a release....all sorts of feelings can come up. Sometimes I almost felt "high" from ketosis. Silly, energetic, sometimes unable to focus because I was excited about my weight loss and new found energy.


Enjoy it, the high from Ketosis is one of the best parts of low carbing. The headaches and negative side effects of Induction will pass. after a couple of days.

Good luck!

[FatNewMomma]

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Thanks for your posts ladies. I had a real bad day 4...very flu like with no energy..sweaty and after 15 glasses of water, I'm still unable to keep my thirst quenched.

But...I've held on, followed the rules, hoping the clouds part tomorrow. One day at a time, one day at a time.

yes, I need to pick back up a copy of the book. I've read it a few times over the years but loaned it out and now that I've finally decided to do it, I'm without! Will try and pick up a copy tomorrow as I remember how much sense it all made and may help me make it through this yuckiness.

Thanks again.

[sporty]

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I hope you are feeling better.....that is no picnic for sure! Been there do not care to do it again.

What I found to HELP get me over it faster was exercise... You might not feel like it but it does help.

Traci

[freshlysarah9]

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hey i just started this and i think i have gone into ketosis. its only been two -3 days of it and i have experienced a headache yesterday and hot flashes too. i have had a lot of extra speed tonight. i have been very healthy since jan 09 and lost 65 lbs since then (not on any diet, just ate healthier and exercised) . so i think this maybe different for other people since they have different health backgrounds. i work in a hospital so i was able to ask a nurse what ketosis was.
then internet information as well good luck!!

[barrnone]

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I can always tell when I'm in ketosis by the taste in my mouth. No one has ever told me my breath smells bad, but I get a 'metal' taste. My husband says that his teeth feel like they're coated.

I have hot flashes too, but had those prior to Atkins - so not sure if they are related. I plan to pick up a soy supplement; it helped in the past.

good luck to you all!

[Barb1965]

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Let me ask this along the same lines..... Is it possible for inductin flu to return a few weeks into ketosis? I sware that feels like what I have this morning, but I've been in keto for almost 3 weeks, weird.

[EveWasFramed]

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The first time I was on Atkins in 2003 I got Induction flu for the first 2 days and it was awful. The worst part was feeling nauseated, but I found that eating a bowl of sliced fresh cucumbers settled my stomach. I didn't get any type of negative symptoms this time around, but I know I'm in ketosis because I used the Ketostix to test.

A funny way I know I'm in ketosis... (cover your eyes, gentleman!) ... I always get period-like spotting, even when it's not my TOM. I wonder if that happens to anyone else?